Leachs Collection

Fancy dress
Leachs Fancy Dress for Children front cover. Artist: M Banuval Date: 1920s

Front cover of Leach's Hairdressing Styles showing an elaborate hairstyle Date: 1920s

Swimming crab and moon crab
Swimming crab, Polybius henslowii 1, and moon crab, Matuta victor 2. Polibio di Henslow, Matuta vittoriosa. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario

Coral clinging crab, arrow crab and Leachs spider crab
Coral clinging crab, Mithrax hispidus 1, arrow crab, Stenorhynchus lanceolatus 2, and Leachs spider crab, Inachus phalangium 3. Mitrace a margini spinosi, Pattolo di Bosc, Macropodia Falangio

Scorpion spider crab and Leachs spider crab
Scorpion spider crab, Inachus dorsettensis 1, and Leachs spider crab, Inachus phalangium 2. Inaco scorpione, Inaco dorinco

Circular crab and swimming crab
Circular crab, Atelecyclus rotundatus 1, and swimming crab, Portumnus latipes 2. Ateleciclo con sette denti, Portunno variegato

Leachs spider crab, Inachus phalangium (slender legged crab, Cancer phalangium). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blue-winged kookaburra, Dacelo leachii (Leachs kingfisher). Handcoloured engraving from a specimen in the Linnean Society Museum from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by the Baron Cuvier, London

Curtis British Entomology Plate 303
Coleoptera: Lesteva leachii = Deleaster dichrous (Leach?s Lesteva) [Plant: Clinopodium vulgare (Wild Basil)] Date: 1824-39

Leachs knitting booklet - garments for scouts, WW1
Front cover of a Leachs knitting booklet from the Great War period. This issue focuses on making clothing for scouts who were an important part of the war effort at home. Date: c.1915

Leachs WW1 knitting booklet - Comforts for Men
Front cover of a Leachs Comforts for Men booklet, part of their Home Needlework Series, featuring a number of woollen comforts including a helmet or balaclava, fingerless gloves and socks

Leach's Petrel - chick
RV-1389 Leach's Petrel - chick Oceanodroma leucorhoa Richard Vaughan contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Leach's Petrel
SR-764 LEACH'S PETREL Oceanodroma leucorhoa Sid Roberts contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Leach's Storm Petrel
SR-761 Leach's Strom PETREL Oceanodroma leucorhoa Sid Roberts Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Step into the Roaring Twenties with Leach's Hairdressing Styles - a front cover that showcases an elaborate hairstyle from the 1920s, where glamour and sophistication reigned supreme. 🌟✨ Dive deep into the oceanic world as we encounter fascinating creatures like the swimming crab and moon crab, their intricate movements captivating our attention. The coral clinging crab, arrow crab, and Leachs spider crab add to this underwater spectacle with their unique shapes and colors. Witness the enchanting dance of the scorpion spider crab and Leachs spider crab as they navigate through their watery domain. Nature never ceases to amaze us. Behold the circular crab alongside its graceful counterpart, the swimming crab - both showcasing nature's remarkable diversity in form and function. Marvel at Inachus phalangium, also known as Leachs spider crab, a creature that embodies elegance in every delicate movement. Let your imagination take flight with sightings of stunning avian species like the blue-winged kookaburra (Dacelo leachii). Its vibrant plumage is a testament to nature's artistry. Explore Curtis British Entomology Plate 303 for an enthralling glimpse into Britain's insect kingdom - a world teeming with wonder. In times of war, even knitting became an act of love and support. Discover Leachs knitting booklets featuring garments for scouts during WW1 – a heartwarming reminder of how fashion can unite communities during challenging times. Delve deeper into history with Leachs WW1 knitting booklet on Comforts for Men – showcasing compassion through handmade warmth. Celebrate life's moments by donning fancy dress attire that allows you to become anyone or anything you desire. Let your creativity run wild as you embrace new identities through costumes that transport you to different eras or realms. Leaches may be small creatures or historical artifacts but they all hold stories worth exploring.